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olighak is offline olighak
2010-05-20 , 18:32
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Originally Posted by iphonekiller View Post
I am looking for the best internet browsing experience period, phone features come second or even later. I was waiting for the new iphone comign out next month or July, but when i found the n900 it seems like my dream come true. However I am still hesitant because 1.) it has been stated numerous times it is not a mainstream phone, 2.) lack of support even after 4-5 months after release, and 3.) it seems to be the first of its kind. Should I get it now and enjoy the phone, or wait until its 'successor' or something else from HTC perhaps that could rival it, or even better its browser + flash 10 support?


Also i am looking for honest opinions from N900 users who could point out the shortcomings of this phone? I did read the forums a bit but most negative posts seem to be bickering back and forth and im just looking for honest opinions about what to expect from this phone. Thanks!
This comes from someone whoīs bought 3. Donīt buy it.

Seems Nokia isnīt ever going to complete this project to a satisfying degree. Buy something from a reputable manufacturer who seems to service their devices and want return customers.
 

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2010-05-20 , 18:32
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Originally Posted by iphonekiller View Post
I am looking for the best internet browsing experience period
You want a laptop. If you want something smaller, you want a netbook. If you want something smaller still, without a keyboard, and without flash, you want an iPad.

You can get any of those with mobile/wireless data (either via USB dongle or sim slot) - the netbooks and iPad will give you 5-10 hours battery life easy. Me, personally, I love my netbook.

If you want something even smaller then that, you don't want the best internet browsing experience.

If you want the best handheld linux device with physical keyboard and integrated GSM data/voice, and passable internet browsing experience, you want an n900.

What did you want again?
 
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2010-05-20 , 18:38
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Originally Posted by schettj View Post
You want a laptop. If you want something smaller, you want a netbook. If you want something smaller still, without a keyboard, and without flash, you want an iPad.

You can get any of those with mobile/wireless data (either via USB dongle or sim slot) - the netbooks and iPad will give you 5-10 hours battery life easy. Me, personally, I love my netbook.

If you want something even smaller then that, you don't want the best internet browsing experience.

If you want the best handheld linux device with physical keyboard and integrated GSM data/voice, and passable internet browsing experience, you want an n900.

What did you want again?
The latter. I am looking for a new phone anyways as my contract is running out, and i only want to carry one device. I dont want to just buy a crap phone despite the fact that i dont use it as intensive as some people, because i only want to carry one device. Most of the time i will have wifi around and i seriously considered an ipod touch before, but decided against it. The N900 really does fit my bill. Netbooks are fun but i dont want to carry one to work where i only use it to pass the time during my breaks.

Internet > games for me, thats why im having second thoughts on the iphone.

Anyways, if i wait for the "next" device from Nokia it could theoretically be at the end of the year, maybe even early 2011... i've already waited six months after resisting the Iphone 3GS during christmas, really dont want to wait again with a crap phone. So im seriously considering picking up a used N900 on the cheap. How is the quality of this phone? Any pitfalls to avoid?
 
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What Schettj said..
 
johnel is offline johnel
2010-05-20 , 18:39
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I can't believe you 'tards are saying "don't buy it!"

I am very happy with my n900.

1) It is not a phone - it is a computer first. Hardware keyboard is great.
2) We are currently waiting for an update (PR1.2). THE N900 IS STILL USEFUL WITHOUT IT.
3) I like it because it has a great browser, pdf viewer, average media player, fm transmitter (i listen to music in my car).
4) I enjoy programming it because it has Python (very easy programming language) and QT (makes my programs nice and shiney)


Just a few examples why I like it.

More importantly what kind of stuff do you envision using it for?

It is not a full function phone but the phone app is reliable and does the job well.

3 months after release, the n900 got an update.

The PR1.2 update is mainly a bug-fix and is not worth stressing about.

Some people bought the n900 expecting it to solve all their life problems but alas were very disappointed.
(Hence the negativity in this thread)
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2010-05-20 , 18:48
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Originally Posted by gerbick View Post
If you're finding yourself asking, just like now... I'd say wait.
Indeed.

I like my N900 very much and while there is crying about things like PR1.2, it's still coming.


From a guy who have been following Harmattan and Fremantel coming together from the announcement i would dare to say that from Harmattan/MeeGo you are getting much more future proof platform than Maemo 5 will ever be and i think many who have been following Qt doings since Nokia bought Trolltech and Harmattan announcement in 2008 it's not a big surprise.

Harmattan is the first OS that have gone full circle and is all about Qt (Symbian will follow later, but it will be about a bit different market and cheaper hardware). In my honest opinion it's a no brainer if you are looking to Maemo or Nokia's direction to wait for Harmattan/MeeGo. It's another story if you want to wait till Q4 this year.
 
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Originally Posted by johnel View Post
I can't believe you 'tards are saying "don't buy it!"

I am very happy with my n900.

1) It is not a phone - it is a computer first. Hardware keyboard is great.
2) We are currently waiting for an update (PR1.2). THE N900 IS STILL USEFUL WITHOUT IT.
3) I like it because it has a great browser, pdf viewer, average media player, fm transmitter (i listen to music in my car).
4) I enjoy programming it because it has Python (very easy programming language) and QT (makes my programs nice and shiney)


Just a few examples why I like it.

More importantly what kind of stuff do you envision using it for?

It is not a full function phone but the phone app is reliable and does the job well.

3 months after release, the n900 got an update.

The PR1.2 update is mainly a bug-fix and is not worth stressing about.

Some people bought the n900 expecting it to solve all their life problems but alas were very disappointed.
(Hence the negativity in this thread)
And should we have been really thankful or something? What did I fork $550 out for?

The N900 still doesnīt surpass my N95-1, 38 months after I bougth the N95, and after the N900 has been in my hands for 6 months.

I would expect progress in 3 years.

Donīt get me wrong. The N900 has at least 1 advantage over the N95-1. The screen resolution. But it lacks in so much else.
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Personally I think the n900 web browser is better than the iPhone & android-based phones. It feels more like a "desktop" experience than the others.
The strength of the browser means I do not need to download dedicated apps for Facebook & Google.

I never have issues with 3G and wifi. I take it for granted the n900 has a reliable connection.

Flash sucks on the n900. It has not been optimised for graphics system and as a result Flash is slow. Videos can be a bit choppy.

Despite it's size the keyboard is very useful and easy to type on.

I play many emulated games on the n900 (GBA, SNES, C64).

Many of the applications available can be a bit geeky for some people. But there are still many useful apps available.

The iPhone & android are entertainment devices. The N900 is more practical.
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Buy it, it rocks and supports Android.
 
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Originally Posted by olighak View Post
And should we have been really thankful or something? What did I fork $550 out for?

The N900 still doesnīt surpass my N95-1, 38 months after I bougth the N95, and after the N900 has been in my hands for 6 months.

I would expect progress in 3 years.

Donīt get me wrong. The N900 has at least 1 advantage of the N95-1. The screen resolution. But it lacks in so much else.

Please give examples (e.g. size, software, phone, shinyness)
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